SHABAD OLASSERY KALATHINGAL
Ba n ga lo r e
Ka r na ta ka , I n di a
s ha ba do la ss er y@ gma i l . co m
s ha ba do k @ya ho o . co m
MBA (UK)
P ro f essio n : P ro je ct Ma na g e r
Mo bi l e : (+ 9 1 -
OBJECTIVE
A qualified project manager possessing extensive experience in leading people
and projects. Demonstrated ability in managing medium to large complex
projects from initiation to closure within the required time, budget, and scope
using internal and consulting resources. Interested in obtaining a managerial
position offered by reputed corporations, wherein my core competencies in
leadership, communication and project management would be best utilized and
where I could anticipate making enhancements in my career progressively.
Willing to accept new challenges and aspiring to achieve professional excellence
with a goal oriented, organized and committed approach.
SUMMARY
Professional with 10+ years of project management experience
Experience in in-house & outsource project management, business analysis,
proposal preparation, vendor management, tender preparation &
evaluation and contract management
Experience and proven ability to design and deliver diversified,
comprehensive project management and business development initiatives;
Experience in managing complex Contracts & Agreements
Experience in Key Account Relationship Management
Experience in managing offshore development teams and cross functional
teams
Experience and expertise in negotiating Change Requests and performing
Risk Analysis.
Experience in Cost Financial Analysis
Experience in Information Security Management System (ISMS) and
implementation of ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Domain expertise in Transport Fare Collection Systems (uAFC), Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS), micropayments, RFid/NFC solutions, Smart
Card Solutions and related channel management solutions. Fair knowledge
in Banking and Card operations
Potent leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of
project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading project
teams
Master’s Degree in Business Administration having followed a program of
advanced study in International Business from Leeds, United Kingdom (UK)
Attention to detail, well organized, multi-task oriented and a good team
player
Rated excellent in internal employee assessment for two consecutive years
2010 - 2012
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WORK EXPERIENCE & ACHEIVEMENTS
2007 - 2016
Electronic Documents Centre LLC
Special Projects Manager
Dubai, U.A.E.
Responsible for management of projects and project related activities, including
bidding of government tenders, response to RFP’s, project documentation and
implementation.
NOL Project Implementation: Implementing a (RFiD) based contactless smart
card project (UAFC) for RTA (Road’s and Transport Authority of Dubai) to
integrate the payment mode of PTO’s (public transport operators) in Dubai. The
implementation includes setting up of a Central Clearing House System (Level 4
solution) for revenue apportionment to individual transport operators and
integration of Level 4 to AFC Level 3 including supply and installation of
hardware, application development and maintenance of the system. Scope also
includes installation of Central Card Issuance Systems for NOL Card
personalization & issuance. The project is led by a strong consortium and
multiple vendor base. Successful implementation will mean the use of one
‘single card’ for payment of services across transport modes like Metro, Bus,
and Water Taxi. The card is also designed to pay for parking services in Dubai.
Evolution of the system will eventually result in facilitating micropayments to
selected merchants for retail purchases. Project currently in
warranty/maintenance phase.
Combi-Card Project: The combi card project is an exclusive partnership between
Visa, one of the world's leading electronic payments networks, Roads &
Transport Authority (RTA) and Emirates NBD for launching a co-branded credit
card with an inbuilt NOL transport application and EMV application. The multipurpose card will enable customers to use ENBD Visa Debit and Visa Credit
Cards to pay for a range of public transport fares, including the metro, buses,
water taxis and parking fees. Through the combi-card, customers can enjoy the
benefits and convenience of two cards in one, utilizing both the payments
functions of their debit/credit cards, as well as the Nol smart card which
features innovative contactless payment technology.
The project is currently underway and scheduled for deployment in the coming
months. Active role in supporting RTA/ENBD in the integration/development
works for the implementation and launch of the combi card.
Abu Dhabi DoT AFC RFP Proposal Submission: Played a pivotal role in the
construction and submission of AFC proposal to Abu Dhabi DoT in coordination
with partners from Korea.
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The proposal has been submitted and response awaited.
Near Field Communications (NFC): Project Manager (PM) for a month long
research / feasibility program to establish the possibility of launching NFC
services/solutions in UAE. In partnership with Korea Smart Card Co; Ltd (KSCC)
our Korean partner for NFC solutions, the program focused on a detailed
industry analysis study, joint venture analysis and fit gap analysis in order to
establish the viability of the proposed venture/solution in the UAE market. The
proposed solution is an alternative to the NFC solution and enables the service
provider to overcome the limitations of NFC enabled devices and infrastructure
in the Dubai. The program concluded with a 42 page report submitted to NIPA ,
a Korean Government subsidiary that funded the project.
ISMS: A member of the ISMS committee constructed to review the policies and
procedures of the organization in line with the ISO requirements. Actively
involved in the implementation of ISMS at organization premises and working
to sustain the ISO 27001:2005 certification. Responsible to propose changes to
the ISMS structure, based on periodic analysis and reviews.
Job description includes
Pre-sales
Identify potential tenders
Follow up and purchase potential tenders/RFP’s
Manage and draft response to tenders /RFP’s including sketching
submission plan, roles and responsibility matrix, allocating resources
and follow up on deliverables.
Ensure all requirements of the RFP are covered in the response.
Organize and manage bid submission.
Projects
Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to
meet changing needs and requirements.
Identify resources required and assign individual responsibilities.
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
Effectively apply project methodology and enforce project standards.
Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Minimize exposure by performing Risk Analysis
Change Request Analysis
Financial & Cost Analysis
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Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored
appropriately
Draft periodic project status reports for management review.
Draft commercial and technical proposals.
Prepare solution presentations to clients / management
Audits
Capacitated to manage audits (internal and external) with experience in leading
ISMS (Information Security) and KPMG (Finance) audits, within the defined
scope of work.
2003 - 2007
Emirates Refining Company (www.iffco.ae)
Sales/Marketing Executive
Sharjah, U.A.E.
The IFFCO Group, the largest FMCG conglomerate in the UAE, employs over
4000 people, across group companies. Designated as a Marketing / Sales
Executive [Culinary Division] was responsible for delivery of marketing plans,
achieving financial/sales targets by aligning comprehensive marketing
programs, identifying new segments/markets, SKU management, operations &
logistics coordination, documentation, new product development (NPD) &
validating cost price structures
KRA’s included
Participating in the development of the annual and long term strategic
marketing plan for the brand, aligning marketing mix elements and other
business building initiatives on an ongoing basis to achieve financial targets
Developing plans to identify specific marketing tactics that build on market
intelligence insights to deliver overall business objectives and strategies
Developing an expertise in the brand’s customers, competitors and markets,
monitoring key trends that may affect the brand, and recommending new
breakthrough ideas for the business
Translating marketing strategy into a full activity plan, liaising with the
marketing communication, the corporate communications and the channel
marketing departments to achieve brand objectives
Following the set templates and frameworks for creating and
communicating project and activity plans as set by Central Marketing
Participating in the development of creative briefs for all marketing
initiatives, ensuring marketing communication objectives and strategies are
clearly identified so as to facilitate working jointly with internal
departments and outside agencies.
Responsible for all item requisition processes as required by procurement
Ensuring proper adherence to the established process of Central Marketing
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1998 - 2001
silos, including Market Intelligence and Research, Product Management and
Development, Project/Event Management, GDU/Production, and Channel
Alliance and Retention Marketing
Ultimate ownership and responsibility of any marketing KPIs relevant to
culinary brands.
Fal Oil Co. (www.faloil.ae)
Sharjah, UAE.
Management Trainee
Leading crude oil trading company based in the UAE.
Role included induction programs at different department levels like
Finance, Marketing & Customer Service with focus on Marketing.
Customer Service support for corporate customers.
Developed presentations for new and prospective customers.
Ranked high in the internal employee evaluation program
EVALUATION
Underwent a weeklong comprehensive assessment review program by VCG
Consultants, a renowned external assessment agency from India, with a view to
evaluate performance based on varied skills & competencies. The extensive
program was organized and hosted by the IFFCO Group HR between 20 th- 25th
December, 2004 and involved a Psychometric Test followed by intensive
workshops. The objective was to lay an insight into the candidate’s corporate
competencies and thereby provide a yardstick to the IFFCO Management in the
Appraisal process of the participating candidates. Successful participation and
performance resulted in subsequent appraisal. Attached transcripts of the
Psychometric Test & Assessment feedback.
EDUCATION
2001 – 2002
Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds
Leeds, UK
Masters in Business Administration MBA
[International Business]
1996 – 1998
Baldwins Methodist Boys College
Bachelor of Commerce , B.com
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Bangalore, India
Stanes Higher Secondary School
Pre University , Commerce and Economics
Coimbatore, India
KEY SKILLS
Communication & Leadership: Potent communication and leadership skills with
the ability to lead a team from the front and deliver. Able to communicate
fluently in English.
Teamwork: Coordinator for the MBA Barclays Bank Project. Successful course
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work was dependent upon participation in, and motivation of syndicated
project groups. Worked closely with project partner Octopus Knowledge (OKL)
Hong Kong, in the implementation of the UAFC Project for RTA.
Problem Solving: By instinct possess above average analytic and diagnostic
skills. These skills were put to successful test and practice during the course of
implementing the UAFC Project. The ability to close outstanding issues is a
virtue which has been appreciated by past and present employers.
Applications: Well versed with software applications MS Office, Microsoft
Project, Microsoft Visio and MS Outlook. Easy with Internet usage including email applications.
Languages: Fluent communication skills in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
Working knowledge in French.
PERSONAL
Indian, Born on 1st March 1978, Valid U.A.E. Residence Visa and Driving License.
Married. Permanent address: # 101 , Benson Town, Bangalore 560046, India.
REFERENCES
Academic and Professional references are available on request.
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